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Historic Hokianga Habour and Wairere Boulders Nature Park Tour
5 h
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Our tour takes in a trip to Wairere Boulders Nature Park (classified as an Outstanding Natural Feature worldwide), here you will be taken on a one hour guided tour of the park. Bring your camera! Amazing scenery, well worth the effort. “Put it on your ‘Must Do’ list for the region. Not surprised to hear its won top attraction in Northland.- Mark O’Sullivan”
From the Nature Park our next stop is the Horeke Hotel where we will have lunch.
Horeke was the second town ever in New Zealand, and the pub is the site of New Zealand’s first ever commercial ship building yard established in 1826. The pub is the oldest surviving hotel in New Zealand and was established in 1833. The original building remains, however it has been added to over the years to create what you see today. It was the second hotel to be licensed (1842) in New Zealand. Our host Peter will give a short but very informative presentation covering off the history and culture of the area.
Last stop is the Māngungu Mission Station which was established in 1828 and was the site of the second signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi gave birth to New Zealand as we know it today. While we are at the Mission Station, you will enjoy a short guided tour hosted by a member of the Church Elders.
The Hokianga Harbour is an area of outstanding natural beauty and remains one of New Zealand’s most unspoilt tourist locations. On our tour, there will be ample opportunity to take photographs not only of the sites but of the Harbour and surrounding countryside.
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Our tour takes in a trip to Wairere Boulders Nature Park (classified as an Outstanding Natural Feature worldwide), here you will be taken on a one hour guided tour of the park. Bring your camera! Amazing scenery, well worth the effort. “Put it on your ‘Must Do’ list for the region. Not surprised to hear its won top attraction in Northland.- Mark O’Sullivan”
From the Nature Park our next stop is the Horeke Hotel where we will have lunch.
Horeke was the second town ever in New Zealand, and the pub is the site of New Zealand’s first ever commercial ship building yard established in 1826. The pub is the oldest surviving hotel in New Zealand and was established in 1833. The original building remains, however it has been added to over the years to create what you see today. It was the second hotel to be licensed (1842) in New Zealand. Our host Peter will give a short but very informative presentation covering off the history and culture of the area.
Last stop is the Māngungu Mission Station which was established in 1828 and was the site of the second signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi gave birth to New Zealand as we know it today. While we are at the Mission Station, you will enjoy a short guided tour hosted by a member of the Church Elders.
The Hokianga Harbour is an area of outstanding natural beauty and remains one of New Zealand’s most unspoilt tourist locations. On our tour, there will be ample opportunity to take photographs not only of the sites but of the Harbour and surrounding countryside.
Included
- Lunch at the Horeke Hotel (drinks not included)
- Guided tour of the Mission Station
- Lunch
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
50%
Original
20%
Adrenaline
15%
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